SHBHCUT009 — Cut hair using freehand clipper techniques

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41 assessable components: 5 elements (24 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 9 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Consult with client and assess hair.

1.1Determine, through discussion and questioning, client satisfaction or dissatisfaction with current haircut structure.
1.2Discuss client preferences, and expectations of desired finished result using visual aids to assist.
1.3Engage client in discussion about lifestyle and self-care factors that may impact on success of haircut design.
1.4Visually and physically examine and analyse client hair characteristics and existing haircut structure.
1.5Evaluate client facial features and bone structure for suitable complementary haircut designs.
1.6Consider all factors to visualise, communicate and recommend haircut designs appropriate for the client.
1.7Determine the best design and obtain client agreement to proceed with recommended haircut structure.

2 Select equipment and prepare for service.

2.1Select appropriate cutting techniques to achieve planned haircut design.
2.2Select and prepare equipment according to planned design and cutting techniques to be used.
2.3Apply wraps to ensure client protection and safety.

3 Cut hair using freehand clipper techniques.

3.1Maintain client and operator comfort, safety and hygiene throughout haircutting service according to organisational procedures.
3.2Position and adjust client head and neck during service to enable access and achieve required angles of lift.
3.3Use a smooth, fast and fluid freehand clipper action to cut hair.
3.4Follow a logical cutting pattern to achieve planned haircut length and structure.
3.5Blend lengths in interior and exterior of haircut by using various clipper attachments, as required, and clippers at various angles.

4 Outline haircuts.

4.1Use clippers to mark haircut outlines over and behind ears to suit haircut.
4.2Use clippers to outline facial hairline and side burns to enhance haircut.
4.3Use clippers or razors in direction of hair growth to create neckline shape and blended and faded hairlines.
4.4Clean or dispose of equipment and dispose of hair waste according to health regulations and organisational procedures.

5 Finish hair to shape and review service.

5.1Select finishing tools, products and techniques and use to finish planned haircut designs to client satisfaction.
5.2Review service outcomes against client design expectations and confirm client satisfaction with result.
5.3Propose remedial action in response to any client concerns and post service analysis of hair design appearance.
5.4Reach agreement with client on proposed solutions through positive and open communication.
5.5Advise on after service maintenance and recommend home care products.

Performance evidence

consult with at least six clients and complete a pre-service analysis covering the following characteristics to design and recommend appropriate clipper haircuts: facial features and bone structure natural hair type hair texture hair density growth patterns fall and movement
complete haircuts for the above six clients to their satisfaction and cumulatively complete these types of haircuts: flat tops clipper cuts style cuts
create cuts of at least four different lengths using different sized clipper attachments across the haircuts completed
create these neckline shapes cumulatively across the haircuts completed: square curved faded and blended

Knowledge evidence

different facial shapes and freehand clipper haircuts which best complement particular shapes
characteristics of the following hair features, how these will impact on finished tapered haircuts and appropriate designs for best outcomes: natural hair types: European Asian Euro-Asian African hair texture: coarse medium fine hair movement: straight wavy natural curl chemical curl or waves natural distribution and growth patterns of hair: crown area hairline neckline cowlicks (whorls)
shapes, structure and texture for haircuts created using freehand clipper techniques
starting point and sequencing of cutting patterns and the impact on the finished result for clipper haircuts
relationship between size of the clipper attachment and clipper effects on hair length
maintenance requirements for clippers; when and how to clean, oil and adjust blades
cleaning techniques and uses of cleaning and disinfection products for haircutting equipment
basic aspects of local government, state or territory health regulations for hygiene and infection control for haircutting services
industry practices and organisational procedures for: client comfort, safety and hygiene with particular emphasis on: using gowns to protect client clothes monitoring client comfort preventing cross-transmission of infection between customers work health, safety and hygiene for haircutting, with particular emphasis on: using correct posture and adjusting height of client chair to avoid fatigue and injury using correct techniques to hold, grip and manipulate clippers to avoid fatigue and injury preventing cross-transmission of infection during customer contact minimising product wastage waste disposal with particular emphasis on environmentally sound disposal methods for hair waste

Foundation skills

Reading skills: interpret sometimes unfamiliar and detailed documents including organisational procedures and product instructions.
Oral communication skills: ask open and closed probe questions and actively listen to effectively interact with client and meet their needs clearly represent haircut designs to clients.
Numeracy skills: visually estimate angles and lines, exterior and interior lengths in the haircut measure and apply hair finishing products in proportions that minimise waste.
Planning and organising skills: manage own timing and productivity to complete haircuts within organisational service times.

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What does an assessment tool for SHBHCUT009 need to cover?

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